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The Fleet Report and Daily for Tuesday November 5th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Good morning and Happy Tuesday. It should get to 68F today but Thursday looks cold. Lows in the 30’s and high in the 50’s. It usually doesn’t get this cold in November. Yesterday I decided I would make some meals for our DD and planned out 5 casseroles I can make over the next week. Craig is out shopping for the ingredients. And I made two loaves of bread last night and will send those with butter for them. Craig just got home so I’ll post more later. I need to organize the groceries. Have a good day!- 57 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday November 4th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
I just checked the pictures on Craig’s phone for Marghera and all he has are pictures and videos of the trains. 🤷🏼♀️ That area around Marghera is industrial.- 110 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday November 4th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Good morning and Happy Monday. It’s chilly but the sun is shining. It rained a lot yesterday and even had thunder. It’s only going to reach 60F today so I think Craig will start a fire when he gets back from his hour long walk. Good days to celebrate although I never had an easy bake oven. My DM probably thought it would be messy and take up too much space in our 2 bedroom one bath apartment above my DD DF’s dental office. Today’s meal sounds good but I’d probably use pork chops since I have some in the freezer. Recipe 3 looks good. I’ve been through Marghera several times and only have pictures taken through the window. It’s basically a shipyard. The last time we went by there was a huge ship being built. I’ll have to check Craig’s pictures to see if he took any of that ship. Thinking of Sandi @StLouisCruisers and Annie & Chuck @marshhawk today. Sue @wdw1972, Happy Birthday!! Enjoy! I haven’t heard from our DD today about how she is doing so hopefully she’s sleeping in. Thank you all for thinking of her. I guess the Eurodam is in Nassau today. I’ve been keeping an eye on her since we will be sailing in 33 days. Have a great day!- 110 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Sunday November 3rd, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Good morning and Happy Sunday. Today it’s supposed to rain and, yes, the sky is cloudy and dreary looking. Our high will be 62F, yesterday it was 79F. I had a bad sleep night before last and didn’t feel good so took a morning nap but had horrible dreams. So maybe that wasn’t such a good idea. I’ll stick with afternoon naps. No time change for us but I do have to get used to the cable channels being an hour later. Our DD told us last night that she fell off a motorized bike and broke her clavicle. Ouch. No surgery, just a sling. She’s going to take some time off work. She was told that it would take 12 weeks for it to heal. I enjoy watching public television cooking shows and have made some good recipes from them. I would love the wine and maybe the drink. Yes to the rice casserole and all the recipes look delicious. Yesterday’s tofu meal looked good too and I agree with @0106 that most people who don’t like tofu haven’t had it cooked correctly. Sandi @StLouisCruisers, I’ll be thinking about you tomorrow as you have your lung bx. Please take it easy. Annie @marshhawk, praying for Chuck’s surgery tomorrow and that his time in the hospital is short. Take care of yourself too. Have a good day!- 69 replies
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🚢🛳️🚢 Bon Voyage to chill6x6 & LetItSnow - November 8th, 2024 🥂🥂🥂
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Friday November 1st, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Thank you Lenda. I was in Aruba last year solo and agree about it feeling like the desert. I was a bit surprised and disappointed although I did enjoy the butterfly farm, so I’m undecided about Aruba. I’m not a big fan of riding in cars (long story but maybe that’s why I love cruising) so probably won’t rent one. I was in Willemstad in 2001 with my DM and we walked around and did a city tour. I don’t think we walked across the Queen Emma bridge so that’s a must do this time. Thank you! I’ll have to check that out. We also go to a brand new made up port— Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic. We’ve decided not to get off the ship that day although I might look and see if they any vendors nearby.- 107 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Friday November 1st, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Good morning and Happy Friday. 🐇🐇🐇 Yesterday was 81F with today 79F but it’s very overcast. Sunday will be another change in weather with showers expected and even lower temps. We only had one trick or treater, an adorable little girl dressed as Wednesday. She proudly told me that her grandmother colored her hair black and did the two braids. The whole family was with her, parents and grandparents. She even thanked me. So the leftover candy will go to DM so she can put it out for those who walk by her apartment. She says it goes fast. Not sure they will like the Haribo gummy bears. Good days. Cinnamon can be used in sweet and savory dishes. I’ll pass on the drink and wine. Broccoli cheese soup is one of the few soups I like. Panera has a good version and I’ve seen copycat recipes but have never made it, just buy it when I’m in the mood. Pennie @Nickelpenny & Cheryl @ellbelle, Craig is from Tulare and was born in Hanford. So the Central Valley holds a dear place in his heart. Paul @kochleffel, thank you so much for your recommendation for Curaçao. The Gouveneur restaurant was one we are considering. Also thank you for the site seeing recommendations. This is probably what we will do unless the excursion we are waitlisted for opens. (See below.) Nancy @ottahand7, Thank you for the excursion recommendation. I know I would really enjoy something like this. Unfortunately, it’s been sold out for a while but we are on the waitlist. Since it’s a small group tour I doubt it opens up. We booked the cruise only a month ago so there are probably others ahead of us also on the waitlist. Thank you for sharing your pictures. Have a great day everyone!- 107 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday October 31st, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Vanessa @JazzyV, interesting about that bridge and community buried under water. I watched the video— Thank you for sharing. I’m amazed that parts of the bridge are still walkable, you’d think it would be very unstable after being under water for so long. Pennie @Nickelpenny, enjoy the Oosterdam! Bon Voyage! @cruising sister, I hope your bruises go away soon. Try using the Arnica pellets, I think they work better than the topical gel. I bruise easily and actually have them on auto ship so I don’t run out.- 91 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday October 31st, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Good morning and Happy Thursday, also have a good and safe Halloween. Yesterday was 71F with today getting to 73F, and the overnight 44F. The house was a little chilly this morning. So weird that we are cooler than some of you. Halloween was never something I enjoyed. I was very shy as a child, guess I still am, and was embarrassed if what I did or wore brought attention. We still get trick or treaters but not as many as when the kids were younger. I will pass on the risotto, I prefer mushroom risotto or saffron risotto. Pass on the drink but would try the wine. @MISTER 67, congratulations on your 9th hole in one! The new course sounds a difficult one. I’m sorry your arthritis has caused you to golf less. Sandi @StLouisCruisers, I’m sorry that you have to cancel your January cruise and hope you will be able to keep the next one as scheduled. Praying for you every day. Lenda @Quartzsite Cruiser, wow you have gotten a lot accomplished since you’ve been home. Do any of you have suggestions for the ABC islands that aren’t snorkel or water related? We prefer shorter tours, 2-4 hours and have HIA excursion $$ to spend. $200 each. Also any restaurant recommendations for lunch? We have Pinnacle Grill reservations for our anniversary when we Bonaire, sail away is at 9:00pm so I hope we have a window table. Have a great day everyone!- 91 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Wednesday October 30th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Hi Sandi! DM had this procedure to confirm her lung cancer diagnosis prior to radiation. Yes, it’s outpatient but sort of weird since it’s through the radiology department. I remember waiting for what seemed like forever and that I was reading the Daily at the time. Not to scare you but the biggest complication is a collapse. This actually happened to DM and symptoms are difficulty breathing. Of course this happened at night and we then spent hours in the ER. Just so you know stay upright if you are experiencing any breathing issues. Once you lay down it’s more difficult to breathe. Everything went well and time healed the problem. You have a great support system so I don’t you will have any issues. For my DM it’s just Craig and myself.- 95 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Tuesday October 29th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Crazy CC! I was trying to go to the next page and it duplicated my post. Sorry!- 86 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Tuesday October 29th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Good morning and Happy Tuesday. Yesterday it got to 90F and today it’s only going to about 71F. Quite a difference! Right now it’s 65. Our overnight is going to be very cool. I had great difficulty getting on CC this morning. I tried off and on, then tried going through the main site but still got error messages. Finally I had to log in even though I never log out and after a few more tries it worked. Now I can’t react to posts so please know I’ve read your posts. For those with low iron and taking iron because your PCP wants you to, like me, check out bariatric iron. It specially for bariatric patients but anyone can use it. I order it from Amazon. I’ve not had any tummy troubles like with regular iron. I love cats and would love to have a cat but Craig would disown me if I got one. Blue acts like a cat so that helps. I am a sometimes hermit, I love being by myself and can have a good time alone. But I do enjoy being with friends, especially on a BHB. Never been on a snowmobile and don’t want to get on one at all, ever. I love today’s cocktail and order it on BHB although I forgot last month. I’ve even made it at home. The meal is a great brunch dish and you can change up the ingredients and also the size. Have a great day everyone!- 86 replies
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